Carnations - October 19th, 2006 at 08:48 PM
This is the information I have. Please correct, add, delete information to make it as accurate and complete as possible. I always need all the help I can get to counteract my black thumb.
Scientific Name of Plant: Dianthus
Common Name of Plant: Carnations
Indoor/Outdoor Plant: Outdoor
Days to Germination:
USDA Growing Zone:
Conditions for sprouting: sow 1/8 inch deep in light well-drained soil in a sunny location. Firm soil over seed and keep it moist until the plants are sprouted. Will not flower until the following year.
Mature Plant Care:
Lighting requirements: 4 to 5 hours of sun per day
Fertilizer requirements: 10-10-10 every 6 to 8 weeks
Watering requirements: Water Weekly
Soil requirements: Do not mulch. pH:6.75
Dead Heading: Yes for additional blooms no at end of season so they can reseed
Pinching flower spikes: no
Plant spacing: Grows in clumps
Pruning times and amounts:
Conditions for Blooming:
Plant Life Cycle: Biennial
Propogation: Division, seed, layering, softwood stem cutting
Height of Plant: 10 to 14 inches
Color of Leaves: greyish green
Color of Flowers: all colors except black
Scientific Name of Plant: Dianthus
Common Name of Plant: Carnations
Indoor/Outdoor Plant: Outdoor
Days to Germination:
USDA Growing Zone:
Conditions for sprouting: sow 1/8 inch deep in light well-drained soil in a sunny location. Firm soil over seed and keep it moist until the plants are sprouted. Will not flower until the following year.
Mature Plant Care:
Lighting requirements: 4 to 5 hours of sun per day
Fertilizer requirements: 10-10-10 every 6 to 8 weeks
Watering requirements: Water Weekly
Soil requirements: Do not mulch. pH:6.75
Dead Heading: Yes for additional blooms no at end of season so they can reseed
Pinching flower spikes: no
Plant spacing: Grows in clumps
Pruning times and amounts:
Conditions for Blooming:
Plant Life Cycle: Biennial
Propogation: Division, seed, layering, softwood stem cutting
Height of Plant: 10 to 14 inches
Color of Leaves: greyish green
Color of Flowers: all colors except black